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Why We Give – Legacy Story

Why We Give – Legacy Story

“The LIFE & LEGACY program provided us a perfect opportunity to make the Jewish community in Greater Hartford stronger in the future by providing specific bequests in our wills to three organizations that we believe are key to a bright Jewish future: Congregation Beth Israel, the Mandell Jewish Community Center, and the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford. We have supported these three organizations during our lifetimes, but our bequests to their endowments will enable our support to continue long after our lifetimes have ended.” — Walt & Dianne Harrison

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Why I am Leaving a Legacy Gift

Why I am Leaving a Legacy Gift

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Karen Donn’s Love for Jewish Community Inspires her Generosity

I was born in Hartford and grew up in Cheshire where my parents were founding members of Temple Beth David. My parents were married in 1961 (60 years and still going strong!) by the legendary Rabbi Silverman of the Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford

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Fifteen Jewish Organizations to Participate in Greater Hartford Legacy Giving Initiative

Fifteen Jewish Organizations to Participate in Greater Hartford Legacy Giving Initiative

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WEST HARTFORD, CT – February 15, 2021 – The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford (The Foundation) is spearheading a regional legacy giving initiative with 14 Jewish organizations that’s part of Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s (HGF) Life & Legacyprogram. A nationwide Jewish legacy giving initiative, Life & Legacy has secured more than 28,000 after-lifetime commitments with an estimated value of over a billion dollars for Jewish organizations across North America.

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